2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx steering problems
251 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx — 58% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14E044000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by…”
filed May 9, 2023
“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with power steering failure. The…”
filed May 2, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS)…Campaign 14V153000 · Mar 31, 2014
Steering problems in other Malibu Maxx years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Malibu Maxx | 10 | 23% |
| 2006 Malibu Maxx | 207 | 77% |
| 2005 Malibu Maxx | 185 | 57% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.